Dec 7, 2013 · Put on a pair of good quality gloves when you take it out. It's going to roll in your hand and kick like a small mule. I have an Airweight revolver and it's by far my least favorite to get range time with. Even with standard .38 Spl loads it's a handful. Moviong up to +P it's even more uncomfortable and unruly to shoot.

Dec 26, 2012 · I have a short barreled S&W revolver from my father. I'm looking for more information about it (year, model, etc). Here's what I do know (see photo): It's a S&W "airweight" version with a barrel that's under 2inches. Under the the "airweight' is "CTG 38 SPL". There's a 6 digit serial number at the base of the grip that C 4377XX. Also under the swing out part of the …

Dec 22, 2017 · My carry gun, a 642 Airweight, is now six or seven years old, has seen maybe 500 to 750 rounds of (mostly) lightly loaded 38 specials. Wondering if anybody here has experience shooting the snot out of a 38 Airweight, and if there's a practical useful life? I ask because I will be moving to a rural spot with a lot more opportunity to shoot regularly. I have a 686, but the …

Jun 26, 2010 · All J-frame Airweight finishes are not the same. The original Airweights were aluminium with an anodized finish. They are generally more durable and not as easily marred, as they had an thick electrolytic metalic finish. Current Airweight aluminium finishes are much thinner and are covered with a clearcoat overspray.

Sep 25, 2010 · Welcome to the forum. "CTG" is the standard abbreviation for cartridge. Several different five-shot models carried the designation "airweight." Can you post a photo of your gun and give us a partial serial number? Also, open the cylinder and see if there is a Model number designation on the frame, like MOD 37. If the model number has a dash version following it, …

Mar 12, 2019 · I inherited a S&W 38 Special Airweight CTG with 2 inch barrel -5 screws- 5 round- Model 42- Serial # 29487 - #3426 On Yoke. I would like to know an estimated value of this beautiful peice of 1950's artwork. I love this hierloom and would love to keep it . Knowing the value of it would help with insurance purposes. Could anyone please give me an estimate. …

Apr 12, 2013 · My new scandium frame model 317 had a similar coating. It came off too but hasn't seemed to hurt it any.

Dec 1, 2014 · I have just inherited 2 airweight model 37 38's . One has a serial # on the butt of J99390X and by looking at other threads seems to be about a 1982. The other one Has a serial #ABJ278X. ABJ Does not come up on any lists . Any Help on the year would be of …

Dec 17, 2024 · S&W 38 Airweight. What is it, When was it made, what’s it worth?

Dec 10, 2014 · Here is what I know; It is a S&W Model 37, stamped on the barrel is "Airweight 38 SPL. CTG.", the serial number stamped on the base of the grip is "1J28##", and there is a series of numbers on the barrel swing arm.